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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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